Neighborhood in Palmview, Hidalgo County

Living in Goodwin Heights Number 1 Colonia, Palmview

F

6th of 6areas in Palmview
Overall score 7 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Palmview overall: C

Goodwin Heights Number 1 Colonia is a neighborhood in Palmview, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 6 areas we score in Palmview. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Jobs and income scores low (3 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (16 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park1.1 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care3.5 mi
Childcare0.1 mi
Library1.2 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
2,080
Median rent
$790
Median home value
$232,000
Household income
$36,100
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
46%
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What it's like to live in Goodwin Heights Number 1 Colonia

Goodwin Heights Number 1 Colonia is a neighborhood in Palmview with about 2,100 residents, homes built around 1995, a mix of owners and renters and 71% of households with children.

It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 6th of 6 areas in Palmview, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Goodwin Heights Number 1 Colonia

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Goodwin Heights Number 1 Colonia

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $790, 17% higher than the Palmview median.
  • Higher poverty. 43% of residents live below the poverty line, against 31% across Palmview.
  • Higher unemployment. 10% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.1% across Palmview.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Goodwin Heights Number 1 Colonia report card

Each grade compares Goodwin Heights Number 1 Colonia with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $790, homes cost 6.4x income.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $36,100, 10% unemployed.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 330 violent crimes per 100k, 1,157 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 20 min, 27% work from home.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    19% have a bachelor’s degree.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    45% of adults uninsured.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    46% of homes owner-occupied.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    70% of homes have broadband.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

Goodwin Heights Number 1 Colonia compared with Palmview

Better than Palmview

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 19%6 points higher than Palmview (13%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 48%6 points lower than Palmview (54%)
  • Vacant homes: 12%4 points lower than Palmview (16%)

Worse than Palmview

  • Home value to income: 6.4x149% higher than Palmview (2.6x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 46%30 points lower than Palmview (76%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 70%13 points lower than Palmview (83%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CGuillermo Flores ElementaryElementary, La Joya ISD1 mi
  • CAnn Richards MiddleMiddle, La Joya ISD0.6 mi
  • BLa Joya Palmview High SchoolHigh, La Joya ISD2.1 mi

Cost of living in Goodwin Heights Number 1 Colonia

Median rent in Goodwin Heights Number 1 Colonia is $790 a month, 17% higher than the Palmview median. A household would need about $32,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $232,000, 104% higher than the Palmview median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,529 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePalmviewTexas
Median rent17% higher than Palmview$790$678$1,403
Median home value104% higher than Palmview$232,000$113,600$283,800
Home value to income149% higher than Palmview6.4x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than Palmview48%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them30 points lower than Palmview46%76%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Palmview12%16%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Palmview199519961992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,529
Mortgage payment
$1,270
Property tax
$260
Median rent, for comparison
$790

Based on a $232,000 home in Goodwin Heights Number 1 Colonia, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHerePalmviewTexas
Median household income18% lower than Palmview$36,100$43,963$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points higher than Palmview10%5.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points higher than Palmview43%31%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points higher than Palmview19%13%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Palmview20 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home17 points higher than Palmview27%9.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Palmview0%1.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet13 points lower than Palmview70%83%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Goodwin Heights Number 1 Colonia

Under 1847%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6428%
65 and over5.2%
Race and ethnicity
White2.2%
Hispanic or Latino97%
Black0%
Asian1.1%
Other or more than one race0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Palmview

  1. 1A-Basham Number 15 ColoniaMedian rent $930
  2. 2B-Ariel Hinojosa ColoniaMedian rent $820
  3. 3B-Central PalmviewMedian rent $440
  4. 4DMata Colonia Number 2Median rent $730
  5. 5DPalm Acres Estates ColoniaMedian rent $650

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Southeast TempleTemple
  2. FSouthwest San AntonioSan Antonio
  3. D-Bayou EstatesHouston

Questions about Goodwin Heights Number 1 Colonia

Is Goodwin Heights Number 1 Colonia a good place to live?

Goodwin Heights Number 1 Colonia is a neighborhood in Palmview, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 6 areas we score in Palmview. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Goodwin Heights Number 1 Colonia?

Median rent in Goodwin Heights Number 1 Colonia is $790 a month, 17% higher than the Palmview median. The median home is worth $232,000, 104% higher than the Palmview median. A median home costs 6.4x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Palmview.

What schools serve Goodwin Heights Number 1 Colonia?

The closest rated public schools are Guillermo Flores Elementary (elementary, rated C), Ann Richards Middle (middle, rated C) and La Joya Palmview High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Goodwin Heights Number 1 Colonia name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.